Georgia Republicans backtrack on redistricting plans (opens original article in a new tab)

Georgia Republicans have decided not to redraw the state's political maps during the current special session, citing the need for a responsible and transparent process with public input.

• Georgia lawmakers will not redraw political maps this month after Gov. Brian Kemp called a special session.
• Republican leaders stated they would not take up redistricting in the current session, citing the need for responsible and transparent process with public input.
• Republicans may revisit redistricting before the 2028 election cycle, as changes would not take effect until then.